TIPS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

100% of your tips from our BEER BOOTHS go to ourAvofest Scholarship Fund which is designed to benefit local students pursuing a career in agriculture, culinary arts, and more. Last year we were able to give out five $1000 scholarships to local Carpinteria High School Students, we hope that this year's 30th Anniversary will help us raise enough money to give even more!

100% of your TIPS = SCHOLARSHIPS

I believe that attending college depends on not only the student but also on the support of the community, and I am able to have that support. I will now be the third person in my family to attend college and the third to make my dream a reality… The Carpinteria community depends on the avocado farming and it is a pride to live in this community and makes me feel humble of having received this scholarship.

I am the first person in my family to go to college… Being awarded this scholarship means that I can become a better role model to my sister. This scholarship is very important to me because… it gives me the chance to learn about what I like, which is nutrition.

— 2015 Avofest Scholarship Award Winner

I will be keeping my job…to help pay for my tuition. It is not easy to have a job and be going to school at the same time, which is why I am extremely grateful for the assistance that I will receive because of your thoughtful gift… I will be majoring in agricultural sustainability.

— 2015 Avofest Scholarship Award Winner

About the California Avocado Festival ®

California's Largest FREE music festival!

The California Avocado Festival Board of Directors would like to thank all who support AVOFEST™! Your support through sponsorship, volunteering, visiting or just coming to enjoy the delicious avocados is the force behind our efforts.

We are a 501c3 created to help support other service organizations, so thank you to everyone for your continued enjoyment of the California Avocado Festival!

Our 30th ANNUAL CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FESTIVAL was so successful that it surpassed many of our previous accomplishments! In prior years, we have had over 100,000 visitors over the course of the three-day weekend. This year, it was over 110,000!!!

Our participating Non-Profits and Service Organizations were able to generate over $100,000 worth of funds that went back to the community through their initiatives.

Our free doggie day care had over 100 dogs kept happy, cool, and entertained while their owners enjoyed the festival! And once again, we were able to reach our goal of Zero Waste! With special thanks to E. J. Harrison.

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CELEBRATE THE AVOCADO!We are one of the largest FREE festivals in California with over 75 music acts on FOUR stages. Check out our “Entertainment” tab for more info and line-up updates! You can also find them on our Facebook Page in late August.

Come celebrate the importance of the avocado to the Carpinteria Valley by visiting the Expo Tent! The AvoEXPO TENT is home to Avocado agricultural photos, historical photos, lessons in avocado grafting, FFA restored antique tractors, and the Largest Avocado Contest.

The festival is also home to the WORLD’S LARGEST Vat of Guacamole! Our FOOD VENUE, that has plenty of avocado dishes, can be found on the 800 Block of Linden. Come hungry, and enjoy some avocado creations!!!